Along with Mexico and the United States, Costa Rica is one of the favorites to win the 2017 Gold Cup. The Central American side has a strong roster with plenty of international experience and star power.
Honduras, a team with underrated talent, stands in the way of Costa Rica in its opening game. Although Los Catrachos have struggled to pick up wins recently, don’t count them out.
In most tournaments, Honduras is a physical competitor, capable of giving any team a hard time. Therefore, fans should expect a close and intense game.
Costa Rica
With players like Bryan Ruiz (Sporting CP) and Joel Campbell (Arsenal), Costa Rica have a lot of firepower.